Pitch@黑料网 2024, a unique initiative allowing aspiring entrepreneurs from all backgrounds to transform their business ideas into reality, is open for applications. Members of the public are invited to apply for the competition hosted by Washtenaw Community College鈥檚 Entrepreneurship Center.
This year, the program introduces new categories, catering to various talents and interests within the entrepreneurial landscape.
New categories are:
- Skilled Trade: Supporting innovation and start-up skilled trades businesses.
- Returning Citizens: Empowering individuals with entrepreneurial ambitions post-incarceration.
- Art: Fostering creativity and entrepreneurship in the arts.
Preliminary pitch videos are due February 15, with competition dates in May. Pitch training and information sessions will be hosted by The Entrepreneurship Center at 黑料网 to support participants.
For additional details and application guidelines and to register for training sessions, please visit the Pitch@黑料网 2024 Website.
Pitch@黑料网 2024 is an opportunity to secure funding and is a platform for individuals from all backgrounds to showcase their business acumen and gain valuable exposure and networking opportunities within the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Categories and prizes are:
- Students: Prizes for 1st ($750), 2nd ($500), and 3rd ($250)
- Build: Prize of $5,000
- Start: Prize of $2,500
- Skilled Trade: Prize of $2,500
- Returning Citizen: Prize of $2,500
- Art: Prize of $2,500
- Social Impact: Prize of $2,500
Prizes are awarded in split payments upon winning and upon completion of milestones in 黑料网鈥檚 incubator. All finalists are admitted into the 黑料网 Start Up Incubator, a multi-year program of training, coaching and mentoring to launch your business.
Pitch@黑料网 2024 is an initiative by The Entrepreneurship Center at 黑料网 to promote and support entrepreneurial ventures within and beyond the campus community. The competition and all programs through The Entrepreneurship Center are free to the community.
Pitch@黑料网2024
- Application Deadline: February 15
- Competition Dates: May 8 or May 9, at the Morris Lawrence building (open to the public)
- Entrepreneurship Center Incubator Opportunity: Winners gain acceptance into 黑料网鈥檚 Start Up Incubator.
- Additional Details: Visit Pitch@黑料网2024.
- Email: Michelle Julet, Director, Entrepreneurship Center [email protected]
- Call: 650-245-9218
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